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Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Something everyone agrees on'

Merriam-Webster's word of the year highlights the pervasive division in American society through the lens of 'polarization'.

The World

Brazil's political landscape faces turmoil as Bolsonaro is indicted for coup efforts.
Albania's Bektashi Order is on track to become the smallest sovereign state.
The word 'manifest' highlights a trend in self-awareness and intent across languages.

Oxford names 'brain rot' as 2024's word of the year

Oxford University Press announced 'brain rot' as the Word of the Year for 2024, representing the decline in mental engagement due to online content.

'Ampel-Aus': What Germany's top 10 words of the year say about 2024

The German 'word of the year' for 2024 is 'Ampel-Aus', signaling political turmoil and the end of a coalition government.

'Brain rot' wins as Oxford's word of the year | TechCrunch

'Brain rot' defined as mental deterioration from online content is Oxford's 2024 word of the year, reflecting modern cultural trends.

Demure' named Dictionary.com's Word of the Year, beating brat' and brainrot'

The word 'demure' was named Word of the Year for 2024 after rising to prominence through social media influence.
The popularity of 'demure' reflects broader cultural trends and shifts in social discourse over the past year.

Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year: Something everyone agrees on'

Merriam-Webster's word of the year highlights the pervasive division in American society through the lens of 'polarization'.

The World

Brazil's political landscape faces turmoil as Bolsonaro is indicted for coup efforts.
Albania's Bektashi Order is on track to become the smallest sovereign state.
The word 'manifest' highlights a trend in self-awareness and intent across languages.

Oxford names 'brain rot' as 2024's word of the year

Oxford University Press announced 'brain rot' as the Word of the Year for 2024, representing the decline in mental engagement due to online content.

'Ampel-Aus': What Germany's top 10 words of the year say about 2024

The German 'word of the year' for 2024 is 'Ampel-Aus', signaling political turmoil and the end of a coalition government.

'Brain rot' wins as Oxford's word of the year | TechCrunch

'Brain rot' defined as mental deterioration from online content is Oxford's 2024 word of the year, reflecting modern cultural trends.

Demure' named Dictionary.com's Word of the Year, beating brat' and brainrot'

The word 'demure' was named Word of the Year for 2024 after rising to prominence through social media influence.
The popularity of 'demure' reflects broader cultural trends and shifts in social discourse over the past year.
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Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year Is Rizz'

Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its 2023 Word of the Year, beating out other contenders like 'situationship' and 'Swiftie'.
'Rizz' is a Gen Z and gaming slang term for style, charm, or attractiveness.
The word gained popularity in 2022 and went viral after actor Tom Holland mentioned it in an interview.

Merriam-Webster's 2023 word of the year is a nod to AI's schism

Merriam-Webster's 2023 Word of the Year is 'Authentic'.
The rise of AI has blurred the line between real and fake, making authenticity more important.
'Deepfake' also earned a spot in the dictionary's 2023 Words of the Year list.
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